Give Charlie Wilson credit. He refused to go along to get along in Congress — something many of his peers lacked the courage to do. Had just a few other lawmakers been as conscientious as Wilson — deciding to represent their constituents instead of their party leaders — the notorious “cap and trade” bill would not have been approved by the House of Representatives on June 26. The bill passed because many members of Congress from states that will be hurt badly if the bill becomes law voted in favor of it. They demonstrated that their allegiance is to liberals in control of Congress and the White House — not to the folks back home. U.S. Rep. Charles Wilson, D-6th District, represents part of East Ohio. He made it clear early in deliberation of the “cap and trade” bill that he opposed the measure. Then he voted against it. His vote wasn’t enough. The measure passed the House by a vote of 219-212. Had just four representatives voted differently, “cap and trade” would have been defeated. Those four votes should not have been difficult to find. Ohio has 18 men and women in the House. It also relies on coal for nearly 86 percent of its electricity. Many Ohioans will see their utility bills shoot up, perhaps by thousands of dollars a year, if “cap and trade” becomes law. In addition, the state’s already beleaguered manufacturing sector will be hurt. Turning their backs on their constituents, eight lawmakers from Ohio voted in favor of the bill. U.S. Rep.